Variety Child Learning Center

Earth Week Spirit Week
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-19
We’ll be preparing for Earth Day with a special Earth Week Spirit Week at all Variety Child Learning Center campuses.

OPWDD Eligibility Workshop
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
This workshop will provide an overview of OPWDD criteria for eligibility, referral process, and available programming for children with special needs.
Join us virtually April 10, 2024, 12pm-1pm
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER.

Parent Autism Support Group
2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-09 12:00 - 13:00
The ASD support group provides a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with ASD to meet, share experiences, ask questions, and receive support and discuss topics of choice.
This group will be held once monthly from 12pm-1pm, the second Tuesday of the month via zoom.
Click here for details and to register!

No School-Spring Recess #1
2024-03-28 - 2024-03-29

Picture Day at Gallow
2024-03-21
School Picture Day at Gallow will be held on March 21. Your child’s teacher will provide scheduling details.

Syosset Picture Days
2024-03-19 - 2024-03-20
School Picture Days in Syosset will be held on March 19 & 20. Your child’s teacher will provide scheduling details.

Creative Arts Therapy Week
2024-03-17 - 2024-03-24
March 17-24, is Creative Arts Therapy Week – a week where we promote awareness of the Creative Arts Therapies!
The Creative Arts Department invites you to join us in celebrating with fun activities throughout the week, with QR puzzles, a Doodle Gallery, Jam Sessions, Body/Mind Relaxation and so much more.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Read Across America Week
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-08
We’ll be celebrating reading and Dr. Seuss with a specially themed week at Gallow and Karopcyzc.
Monday – Cat in the Hat Day (wear a silly hat)
Tuesday – Fox in Socks Day (wear silly socks)
Wednesday – Oh the Places You Will Go Day (dress as what you want to be when you grow up)
Thursday – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Fish Day (wear red or blue)
Friday – Sleep Book Day (pajama day)
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Co-Regulation Virtual Workshop
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
It Takes Two….To Regulate!
A virtual workshop on co-regulation presented by Heather Crean, LMSW, MS.
February 28. 2024
12pm-1pm
This virtual, informational workshop is meant to support the foundation of co-regulation in the caregiver-child relationship in a non-judgmental environment. Tantrums are hard, for you and your child! Let’s work through it together.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Winter Recess No School
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-23

Syosset Winter Literacy Program
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-13

Gallow Spirit Days
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-16
Get into the February Spirit at Gallow with these special theme days!
Friday, 2/9 – P.S. I Love You Day (wear purple)
Monday, 2/12 – 100th Day of School
Tuesday, 2/13 – Jersey Day – Wear your favorite team’s jersey or shirt
Wednesday, 2/14 – Valentine’s Day (wear red or pink)
Thursday, 2/15 – Throwback Thursday – Wear your best 90’s style
Friday, 2/16 – Random Acts of Kindness Day – Do something nice for someone
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Syosset Spirit Days
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-16
Get into the February Spirit at Syosset with these special theme days!
Thursday, 2/8 – 100th Day of School
Friday, 2/9 – P.S. I Love You Day (wear purple)
Monday, 2/12 – Jersey Day – Wear your favorite team’s jersey or shirt
Tuesday, 2/13 – Pajama Day
Wednesday, 2/14 – Valentine’s Day (wear red or pink)
Thursday, 2/15 – Throwback Thursday – Wear your best 90’s style
Friday, 2/16 – Random Acts of Kindness Day – Do something nice for someone
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Karopczyc Spirit Days
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-16
Get into the February Spirit at Karopczyc with these special theme days!
Thursday, 2/8 – 100th Day of School
Friday, 2/9 – P.S. I Love You Day (wear purple)
Monday, 2/12 – Pajama Day
Tuesday, 2/13 – Jersey Day – Wear your favorite team’s jersey or shirt
Wednesday, 2/14 – Valentine’s Day (wear red or pink)
Thursday, 2/15 – Throwback Thursday – Wear your best 90’s style
Friday, 2/16 – Random Acts of Kindness Day – Do something nice for someone
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

CSPE to CSE Transition Workshop
2024-02-07 18:30 - 19:00
Gain the Knowledge Needed to Ease the Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
Presented By: Maria Freeman & Stacey Trotti, VCLC Social Workers Via Zoom
Wednesday, 2/7/24 @ 6:30 pm

Topics will include:

Your Role as a Committee Member
CPSE to CSE Transition Process Eligibility
Least restrictive environment
Program services and options
Community resources

Click here for details and to RSVP.

CPSE to CSE Transition Workshop
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00
Gain the Knowledge Needed to Ease the Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
Presented By: Maria Freeman & Stacey Trotti, VCLC Social Workers Via Zoom
Tuesday, 2/6/24 @ 12:00 pm

Topics will include:

Your Role as a Committee Member
CPSE to CSE Transition Process Eligibility
Least restrictive environment
Program services and options
Community resources

Click here for details and to RSVP.

No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15

Tips and Tricks for Managing Behaviors at Home
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a virtual workshop presented by Madeline Logan, M.S. Ed., and Cristen Trager, M.S. Ed., on January 10, 2024, from 12pm-1pm.
This workshop will go over strategies to support your child at home. We will discuss detailed strategies and simple positive behavior systems to help your child during a behavior and to prevent future behaviors. This workshop will give you tools and strategies that can be used easily at home as well as during family outings.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO RSVP.

Winter Break Playdate
2023-12-27 09:30 - 23:30
Join Variety families for a morning of fun during the winter break, sponsored by the Family Association.
Wednesday, December 27
9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
$10 per VCLC student
$15 per sibling and other children
* Admission fee partly paid for with funds raised by the VCLC Family Association *
Active Kidz
200 Robbins Lane Jericho, NY 11753
(Located on the far corner in the rear of the building)
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO RSVP.

School Closed-Holiday Recess
2023-12-25 - 2024-01-01

Syosset Spirit Week
2023-12-18 - 2023-12-22
We’re celebrating the season with a Happy Holidays Spirit Week in Syosset!
Monday, 12/18 – Merry Morning Monday
Stay cozy in pajamas, sweatpants or your favorite comfy clothes (school appropriate).
Tuesday, 12/19 – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Hoping for snow! Wear white or any other snowy color or dress like a snowman.
Wednesday, 12/20 – Grinch Day
Dress like you’re from Whoville or wear green/Grinch themed clothes.
Thursday, 12/21 – You Are a Gift Day
Dress up like a present (ribbon, bows, bags, wrapping paper, etc. – be creative!).
Friday, 12/22 – Festive Friday
Wear festive clothing! Your favorite holiday colors, hat, scarf, cozy socks, etc.

Preschool Holiday Performance
2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Wednesday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Gallow gym for a special holiday performance!
Click here for details and to RSVP.

Holiday Lights Display
2023-12-04 17:00 - 2024-01-01 23:00
Be sure to drive by to view this incredible Holiday Lights Display and make a donation to Variety Child Learning Center!

Holiday Lighting Spectacular
2023-12-03 16:00 - 19:00
Celebrate the season at the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lighting Spectacular with music, merriment and a visit from Santa!
Variety Child Learning Center will be participating in support of the Syosset community.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Jackson Avenue, Syosset

Supporting Fine & Gross Motor Development at Home
2023-11-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a virtual workshop on Wednesday, November 29 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. to learn more about fine and gross motor development and how to support their development at home.
This Zoom workshop will be presented by Lori Christianson, PT, and Melissa Capozzoli, MS OTR/L.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Wacky Wednesday
2023-11-29
We’re feeling Wacky at Syosset and Gallow this month! Celebrate with a different themes each Wednesday.
November 29 – School Spirit Day (wear blue and yellow to show your Variety spirit)

No School- Thanksgiving Break
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24
